The Groove: Listen to 70s & 80s R&B Music

The Groove

'70s/'80s R&B

Get your groove on with Old School R&B. Hear the important artists from the '70s and '80s including Michael Jackson, Luther Vandross, Janet Jackson, EW&F, Isley Brothers, the Gap Band and more.

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The Groove

The Groove is the definition of Old School R&B, with jams by Michael Jackson, EW&F, The Isley Brothers, Whitney Houston, Rufus & Chaka Khan, The Gap Band, Luther Vandross and more. We are a sample free channel, where old school and back In the day come together.

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Morning Groove

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Music to groove to in the morning

Afternoon Groove

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Afternoon Groove is a soulful afternoon “pick-me-up” mix of contemporary and classic R&B music hosted by Angela Stribling.

Evening Groove

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Evening groove jams

The Groove

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The Groove with BK Kirkland

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NYC native BK has been at the forefront of smooth jazz and classic R&B for decades. He'll play the old-school hits from The Gap Band, Rick James and more.

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B.K. Kirkland

New Yorker B.K. Kirkland replaced radio legend Frankie Crocker at WBLS in 1976, and helped the station score its highest-ever afternoon numbers. He’s been at the forefront of smooth jazz and classic R&B on a national scale, and is a Gallery award recipient recognized for being one of the top 100 radio personalities in America. Hear him Mon–Fri, 12–6 pm ET.